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Convergence and divergence of basic needs and income: an international comparison

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  • Edward Nissan
  • Farhauq Niroomand

    (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA
    The University of Southern Mississippi, USA)

Abstract

Using per capita income and the Human Development Index (HDI) data on 100 countries classified by income (High, Middle, Low) for the years 1975 to 1998, this paper investigates convergence or divergence among the three income classifications. Results indicate overall convergence for HDI and overall divergence for income. Countries performing better or worse than expected for both income and HDI are identified.

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  • Edward Nissan & Farhauq Niroomand, 2005. "Convergence and divergence of basic needs and income: an international comparison," Journal of Developing Areas, Tennessee State University, College of Business, vol. 39(1), pages 151-167, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:jda:journl:vol.39:year:2005:issue1:pp:151-167
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    Keywords

    Convergence; Income; Human development; Quality of Life;
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    JEL classification:

    • O17 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Formal and Informal Sectors; Shadow Economy; Institutional Arrangements
    • O40 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - General
    • O57 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Comparative Studies of Countries

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